Marcelino Meza Cayetano
Lutz,FL
Summary
Highly qualified Master Bench Jeweler, introduced to the jewelry field in the 70’s back in Mexico City where the range of jewelry was limited to a single position in the workshop (stone setter, polisher, ring sizing, etc.) when everything was done rudimentary and casting did not even exist. Migrated to the US in 80’, and ever since I have been learning and improving skills and techniques throughout these 40 years of expertise. Meticulous and accurate jeweler, experienced in completing challenging workpieces, strength in stone/diamond setting on all the different mountings (prongs, bezel, channel, pave). Results-focused professional approach to every project with strong technical knowledge and manual dexterity. Skilled jewelry production worker is well-versed in forming gold and platinum metals to produce high-quality work. Skillfully inspect and determine repairs needed, advanced technical problem-solving, and the ability to work independently without supervision. Excellent, honorable reputation and work ethic.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Master Bench Jeweler
Charles Jewelers
01.2019 - Current
- Make handmade jewelry from scratch or modify existing designs following a provided sketch or design based on customer preferences via manual or custom-made in all precious metals (14k, 18k & Platinum)
- Basic jewelry repair to existing pieces, including changing sizes, soldering pieces together and replacing broken clasps, prong re-tipping and mountings
- Stone/diamond setting, bezel, prongs, channel, pave (except micro pave)
- Polishing, Rhodium Plating & examining finished products to verify quality and make final adjustments to meet customers' desires and enhance the appearance of a finished piece.
Master Bench Jeweler
Agape Diamonds
03.2017 - 01.2023
- Basic jewelry repair to existing damaged and/or broken jewelry, including changing sizes in 14k, 18k and platinum, soldering pieces together, prong re-tipping and mountings
- Stone/diamond setting, mainly prongs and bezel
- Polishing, Rhodium Plating & examining finished products to verify quality and make final adjustments to meet customers' desires and enhance the appearance of a finished piece while maintaining quick turn-around times on a daily basis due to production demand.
Master Bench Jeweler
King Jewelers
11.2004 - 09.2017
- Make handmade jewelry from scratch following a provided sketch or design (not a designer myself)
- Basic jewelry repair to existing pieces, including changing sizes, soldering pieces together and replacing broken clasps, prong re-tipping and mountings
- Stone/diamond setting, bezel, prongs, channel, pave (except micro pave)
- Modify existing designs based on customer preferences via manual or custom-made in all precious metals (14k, 18k & Platinum)
- Polishing, Rhodium Plating & examining finished products to verify quality and make final adjustments to meet customers' desires and enhance the appearance of a finished piece.
Education
High School Equivalent -
Mexico, ME01.1979
Skills
- Custom handmade one-of-a-kind jewelry
- Ability to recreate a piece from scratch following a picture, design or sketch
- Re-size rings made from different precious metals (14k, 18k, and platinum)
- Repair broken clasps, pins, rings, and other jewelry by soldering or replacing broken parts
- Restore damaged or broken jewelry
- Skilful stone/diamond setting in all mountings (prongs, bezel, channel, pave) (except micro pave & invisible setting)
- Prong re-tipping
- Clean and polish
- Soldering
- Hand wirework
- Casting
- Rhodium plating
- Lost-wax casting (including model making)
- Always willing to learn
- Strong work ethic
- Critical thinking
- Problem Solving
- Maintaining quick turn-around times
- Positive attitude
- Spanish fluent
- English fluent to communicate
- Clean criminal record
- Authorized to work in the US
Additional Information
My skills and dexterity experience have been improving throughout the years and the opportunities from the Master Jewelers I have worked with. Never been introduced to laser welding before but willing to learn.
Timeline
Master Bench Jeweler
Charles Jewelers
01.2019 - Current
Master Bench Jeweler
Agape Diamonds
03.2017 - 01.2023
Master Bench Jeweler
King Jewelers
11.2004 - 09.2017
High School Equivalent -
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